Accountant at Willers Solutions Limited

Willers Solutions Limited - Our client, a reputable firm is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki / Ajah, Lagos,
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Document financial transactions by entering account information
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Manage all accounting transactions
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Secure financial information by completing database backups
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarise financial status
• Provide technical support and advice on management
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department's goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
• Communicate with Manager and / or Director on work status and client issues that arise
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations

Competency and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
• Relevant professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or other relevant higher business degree with proven analytical and qualitative accounting / finance competencies.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years cognate experience in finance account management/ tax auditing
• Excellent appreciation of financial risks and mitigating controls
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Awareness of business trends
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues
• Strong understanding of international and local tax & regulatory framework
• Good understanding of the ICT industry
• Strong negotiating and business development skills
• Ability to think strategically and holistically
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• MUST be from IT FIRM

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2021.